Performance Area D

Performance Area D: Learning Environment

Standard D1: Mutual respect is evident through interactions between students and teacher
Benchmarks:

1. Models and encourages appropriate language
2. Encourages and supports the strengths of all students
3. Models and promotes fairness, equity and respect
4. Establishes a classroom environment that empowers students to take intellectual risks
5. Embraces the cultural diversity and individuality of students

Standard D2: Teacher and students demonstrate a positive disposition toward learning
Benchmarks:

1. Models and encourages supportive and positive language
2. Fosters student enthusiasm for, and curiosity about, the discipline
3. Establishes a collaborative environment

Standard D3: Teacher demonstrates effective management
Benchmarks:

1. Intervenes and addresses behavioral issues effectively
2. Develops and implements effective classroom procedures and routines
3. Maintains clear expectations and standards of behavior
4. Empowers students to solve problems and resolve conflicts

Standard D4: Teacher establishes an effective physical environment
Benchmarks:

1. Creates a learning environment that is safe, functional, and inviting
2. Ensures materials are accessible
3. Creates an environment that promotes student learning and active student engagement
4. Adapts the physical space to accommodate individual and group learning needs